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Modular Sea Vertical Farm (S-Vertical Farm) for Land Crops Cultivation and Modular Combined Above-Sea and Under-Sea Vertical Farm (AS/US-Vertical Farm) for Land Crops and Seaweeds Cultivation
Invention:
University of Arizona researchers have developed a Modular Sea Vertical Farm (S-Vertical Farm) designed to decouple crop production from land use or land-use conversion to agriculture by using the sea surface as the area for vertical crop production.
Background:
The S-Vertical Farm module is designed with flexibility to have either a fully...
Published: 10/28/2024
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Inventor(s): Joel Cuello, Matteo Pietrobelli
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Aquaculture
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Modular Undersea Vertical-Hive Green Box (UV-Hive Green Box) for Seaweeds Cultivation
This invention provides a method of underwater vertical (U-Vertical) farming using vertically oriented grow boards for seaweed production, as well as other aquatic organisms such as scallops, mussels, oysters, clams, etc. Positioning and anchoring can be done through mechanical fixing, seabed anchors and floating buoys, with the ability to adjust via...
Published: 10/28/2024
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Inventor(s): Joel Cuello, Matteo Pietrobelli
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Aquaculture
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Polar Wall for Indoor Farming: Low-Cost Cooling for Indoor Farms
Invention:
University of Arizona researchers have developed a novel, low-cost system designed for cooling the ambient air inside an indoor farm, such as a greenhouse, vertical farm and/or module-type farm. It consists of a freezer box — ideally solar powered — that freezes reusable ice packs arranged in different configurations within the...
Published: 10/28/2024
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Inventor(s): Joel Cuello, Justin Eckert, Roxcella Reas, Ryan Lefers
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Crop Improvement
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The BORING (BurrOwing & Regenerative IN-Ground) Vertical Farm for the Moon, Mars and Beyond
This technology is a vertical farm designed specifically for the controlled- environment crop and food production function of a bioregenerative space life support system. It would enable long-duration crewed missions on the Moon, Mars and beyond while mitigating the impacts of extreme extraterrestrial environments.
Background:
Vertical farming is...
Published: 10/28/2024
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Inventor(s): Joel Cuello, Matteo Pietrobelli, Mackenze McAleer
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Crop Improvement
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Carbon Capture Using Microalgae Cultivated in Scalable Photobioreactors Paired with a Particle Filtration System
University of Arizona researchers have developed a method to offset carbon emissions for industries where carbon-neutral operations are particularly challenging (e.g., airlines, shipping). This invention offers a method to offset carbon emissions for industries where carbon-neutral operations are particularly challenging (e.g., airlines, shipping)....
Published: 6/7/2024
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Inventor(s): Daniel Apai, Joel Cuello, Antonin Affholder
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering
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Design of Intelligent Aeroponic Microgravity & Earth Nutrient Delivery System (I-AMENDS) for Bioregenerative Space Life Support and Earth Applications
This technology allows for the growth of plants in zero-gravity or microgravity environments. The invention solves the problem of directing water and nutrients to plant roots by incorporating liquid and nutrient emitters that allow for the efficient and effective flow of the water into the system. The design, which is suitable for small growth chambers...
Published: 6/6/2024
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Inventor(s): Joel Cuello, Kate Stalkfleet, Yaser Mehdipour, Chen-Han Shih, Jack Welchert, Sean Gellenbeck, Torin Hodge
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering
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The i-Abacus Green Box
Invention:
University of Arizona researchers have invented a modular cultivation system that is designed to be used in a vertical farm or plant factory. The box has an expandable and collapsible support frame and growing pods, which contribute to a unique end product. It is amenable to automation and remote control. This product can be used in a warehouse...
Published: 10/28/2024
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Inventor(s): Joel Cuello, Yaser Mehdipour
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering
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The i-Sprout Green Box
Invention:
University of Arizona researchers have invented an expandable and collapsible modular cultivation system intended for use in vertical farming or plant factories. It includes the capability to expand or retract in size to fit any volume or spacing restrictions, which efficiently maximizes crop productivity.
Background:
In an effort to...
Published: 10/28/2024
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Inventor(s): Joel Cuello, Yaser Mehdipour
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering
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The i-Incline Green Box
Invention:
University of Arizona researchers have invented an expandable/collapsible modular system for use in vertical farms. The angle-adjustable growing boards help to expand/collapse the system, allowing for flexible maneuverability and high crop yield.
Background:
Considered by many to be the next stage in the evolution of agricultural production,...
Published: 10/28/2024
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Inventor(s): Joel Cuello, Yaser Mehdipour, Jack Welchert
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering
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Phyto-Mediated Wastewater Treatment Bioreactor (PWBR)
The Phyto-Mediated Wastewater Treatment Bioreactor (PWBR) is a process for treating various types of wastewater through removal of contaminants, including residual forms of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, heavy metals, etc. The PWBR can also remove Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC's) which include, but are not limited to, pesticides, pharmaceuticals,...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Matthew Recsetar, Joel Cuello
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Remediation
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